The Chamberlayne Baths were built on the southern shore of the River Itchen close to the old Northam bridge crossing. An exact date cannot be found but is approximated at 1911. The first manager of the open air baths is reported to have been Portsmouth born swimming instructor Mr. Walter Bridgen who continued to run the lido into the 1920’s.
The pool appears to have been named after local BP Tankerville Chamberlayne whose family has various other streets and buildings so named.
| Name | Chamberlayne Baths aka Northam Lido Northam Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0QE, England |
| Coordinates | 50°54’48.2″N 1°23’11.4″W |
| Built / opened | Circa 1911 |
| Cost | |
| Dimensions | 50′ x 35′ (scaled from map) |
| Capacity | |
| Water type | River fed, tidal |
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| Changing facilities | |
| Second pool | N/A |
| Spectator seating | |
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| Date closed | |
| Status | Demolished between 1944 and 1953 when new Northam Bridge was built |
| On site now | Southampton Coalporters Amateur Rowing Club |
| Last updated | 29th November 2025 |
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